唆: the kanji for tempt; suggest
唆 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means tempt; suggest. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
唆 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
唆 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
サ (sa)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 示唆しさ · shisa | suggestion; hint |
| 教唆きょうさ · kyōsa | incitement |
そそのかす (sosonokasu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 唆すそそのかす · sosonokasu | to tempt; to incite |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- …この研究は多くのことを示唆している。Kono kenkyū wa ōku no koto o shisa shite iru.This research suggests many things.
- …友だちに唆されていたずらをした。Tomodachi ni sosonokasarete itazura o shita.Egged on by a friend, I played a prank.
- 彼は犯罪を教唆した罪に問われた。Kare wa hanzai o kyōsa shita tsumi ni towareta.He was charged with inciting a crime.
- 先生の言葉は解決の方向を示唆していた。Sensei no kotoba wa kaiketsu no hōkō o shisa shite ita.The teacher's words hinted at a way to solve it.
- …人を唆して悪いことをさせてはいけない。Hito o sosonokashite warui koto o sasete wa ikenai.You must not tempt others into doing wrong.
Questions about 唆
How many strokes does 唆 have?
唆 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 唆?
The on readings are sa (サ). The kun readings are sosonokasu (そそのかす).
What JLPT level is 唆?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Movement and actions
Executive Japanese by CCN is one-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan.
Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 唆
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.